Knowing what sells to the media gives you a fighting chance. Hope springs eternal in the human breast; Man never is, but always to be, blest. ~ Alexander Pope, 18th century English…
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Battle of the Anecdotes
Facts are facts. Deal with ’em. Your only job is to win. Anecdotes are an effective way to tell a story. We all use them every day, some better than others. Politicians.…
Half-Empty, Half-Full, No Compromise
Sad commentary on media & politics: Creeping partisanship. More paralysis. It’s interesting to watch how the media report the same story. Same facts. Different conclusions and emphasis. Disregard editorials and op-eds. They’re…
We’re All Storytellers
Honesty is good for the soul — as long as it’s confidential We’re all trying to make our cases to achieve our goals. Doesn’t matter whether we’re lawyers arguing in court, businessmen…
Blank Slate. But Not for Long.
There are no happy accidents. Just ugly surprises if unprepared. We all start with a clean sheet. But it fills up fast. Putting aside the advantages of birth and wealth that some…
Once Upon a Time
Cynical. Skeptical. Quick to condemn. With no one to respect, the public is adrift. There was perhaps a time when certain groups commanded respect and trust. But that’s changing. So many…
Memory Fades. The Internet Is Forever.
The Internet knows what you did last summer….or for the past decade (and in great detail) for that matter. Truth is an early casualty in any dispute. Presidential campaigns are the worst.…